Shantalla to host Mobile Retrofitting Training Unit this February
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
From Monday, February 17 to Friday, February 21, Shantalla will play host to the Mount Lucas Retrofitting Rig – a fully equipped mobile Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) unit to deliver training on energy upgrades and retrofitting in communities across Ireland.
Read more ...Coastal communities to screen “Shanshula” – a Palestinian fishing documentary
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Coastal communities across Ireland will host screenings of the documentary Shanshula, which tells the compelling story of Palestinian fishermen and fisherwomen in Gaza, on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Read more ...New Tiny Treasure Hunt at Galway City Museum
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Galway City Museum commissioned LEGO® brick artist, Jessica Farrell, to create twelve tiny models, using LEGO® bricks and minifigures, to depict scenes from Galway’s past and present. The mini models featuring Pádraic Ó Conaire, Grace O’Malley, Turlough O’Connor and St MacDara, to name a few, have been strategically placed at different locations throughout the museum. The aim of the new Tiny Treasure Hunt is to find all characters and tick them off as you navigate through the galleries.
Read more ...Tips for protecting children online as world marks Safer Internet Day
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
This week saw Safer Internet Day, when the theme was Prepare / Protect / Thrive: Navigating Algorithms and Influencers. Excessive internet use is spiraling and recent CSO figures reveal that 8 in 10 are on the internet almost all day, every day.
Read more ...Géarchéim maoinithe
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Eagraíodh Tionól Géarchéime, cruinniú éigeandála náisiúnta do phobal na Gaeilge, Dé Máirt seo caite, i mBaile Átha Cliath mar thoradh ar an €800,000 de chiorruithe atá le cur i bhfeidhm ag Foras na Gaeilge. Tá na ciorruithe seo ag teacht tráth a bhfuil géarchéim maoinithe cheana féin san earnáil. Tá go leor grúpaí áitiúla Gaeilge ar fud na tíre nach raibh go leor airgid acu chun tuarastal, billí agus cíos a íoc roimhe seo, anois is gá dóibh dul agus ciorruithe breise a chur i bhfeidhm.
Read more ...Galway bookmarked in history of radio
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Thirty years ago this month, I became a company director for the first and only time in my life. I was 19.
Read more ...Sinn Féin calls for a masterplan for Ballybane
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell and Sinn Féin Cllr Aisling Burke have called for a masterplan to be developed for Ballybane as the area has been left behind for too long.
Read more ...Ballybane’s wardens are bettering the lives of stray dogs
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Ballybane Dog Pound wardens Tom Costello and John Cooley have responsibility for everything from dog barking complaints to neglect in Galway city. The amount and types of complaints vary, so Tom and John are out in the city from 10:30am to 1:00pm and back out again until 4pm. In the summer they also focus on the cities beaches and license checking is a daily occurrence.
Read more ...Community is at the heart of Ballybane
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
If an army marches on its stomach, then Ballybane marches on the heart of its community.
No matter your interests, age, or aspirations, you’ll find Ballybane already buzzing with peer-led groups full of people who pour their time and energy into shared goals. It’s a place where community spirit isn’t just alive—it thrives.
Read more ...Some UHG outpatient appointments to be held in Merlin from Monday
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
The relocation of certain Outpatient Department (OPD) services from University Hospital Galway (UHG) to a new modern facility at Merlin Park will commence next week, with some patients having their appointments at Merlin from Monday.
Read more ...Gardai probe burglaries in the county
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
Gardaí in the county are investigating a series of burglaries that have taken place over the past week.
Read more ...Galway Science & Technology Festival ignites bright sparks
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
During the 2024 Galway Science & Technology Festival over 2,000 primary and secondary school students across Ireland participated in a STEM education programme on renewable energy and climate. The initiative, which is in its first year, has been made possible through community funding from SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables – co-owners of Galway Wind Park.
Read more ...Headford man to brave ‘toughest footrace on earth’ for Bone Marrow Trust
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
Allen O’Leary, from Headford, is gearing up to face the gruelling Marathon Des Sables 2025, often dubbed the ‘toughest footrace on earth’. This incredible challenge will see him cross the Sahara desert over 11 days, including nine days entirely off-grid with no access to running water, electricity, or modern conveniences. He will carry up to 15kg of food, medical supplies, and sleeping equipment while tackling a 250km course, including a daunting 85km stage.
Read more ...A year of tight lines from Fishingstuff - The predator fishing specialists
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
Fishingstuff is an online fishing store which opened in February last year. Based in Craughwell, Co. Galway, Fishingstuff specialises in both freshwater and seawater predator fishing.
Read more ...With trademark class, role model Julie-Ann departs the stage
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
When the bidding war inevitably ensues for the right to tell Julie-Ann Russell’s remarkable sporting story, some scriptwriters might wonder about one more chapter.
Read more ...Frailty more significant than age in predicting weaning success from mechanical ventilation
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
Research led by a team of investigators at University of Galway has revealed that frailty has a greater impact than age on the outcomes of patients being weaned off invasive mechanical ventilation, required by patients with various forms of respiratory failure.
Read more ...Galway families take part in TG4 series in the search for Ireland’s most talented family
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
From the Gallagher brothers and Cyrus duo to our own Corrs sisters, there is nothing quite as captivating as that special synergy of music and blood. It will definitely be a family affair on Sunday nights, as top entertainment show Realta agus Gaolta returns to TG4 to find the most talented family in Ireland.
Read more ...North Galway alternative singer-songwriter Reylta competes for Eurovision selection tomorrow night
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
Ireland’s special The Late Late Show episode, Eurosong, will take place tomorrow evening, serving as the country’s pre-selection for the 2025 Eurovision song contest. Local folk singer-songwriter Reylta has been revealed as one of the six contestants with the chance to compete in this year’s Eurovision, which takes place in Basel, Switzerland this upcoming May.
Read more ...Demand for travel remains strong, says Ireland West Airport chief after record year
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
The clever marketing team at Ireland West Airport have always made a virtue of their uniqueness. The ten minutes it takes to get from your from car to departures makes it a welcome facility in an age when getting through an airport can be laborious.
Read more ...Nominations for the Mayor’s Awards 2025 are now open
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
Galway City Council invites nominations for individuals or groups who are involved in voluntary activity taking place in the city in one of the following categories:
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